Learn from Great Jazz Composition Teachers

Gavin Ard is a freelance trumpet player, teacher, and composer/arranger based in the NYC area. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD), and holds two Master of Music Degrees; one in trumpet performance and the other in jazz composition/arranging.

Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. Woodard’s pieces have been performed by a variety of esteemed ensembles and soloists, including the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra, the Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, concert pianist Michelle Cann, and organist Stephen…

I'm ready to help you bring your musicianship to the next level. As a lifelong musician and avid learner, I have been through the paces of learning new skills and studying a wide range of disciplines. Across years of teaching, I have put together a creative and engaging approach to lessons. I cannot wait to share my enthusiasm with you.

I’ve worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Daniel Caesar, 42 Dugg, Orion Sun and Robert Glasper, and composed music for Apple TV+, Hulu, and Riot Games. I tour internationally, with performances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Mercury Prize–nominated Saxophonist & Goldsmiths Lecturer — Improvisation, Composition, Songwriting & Artist Development I am an internationally recognised saxophonist, composer and educator, and a Lecturer in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Hi, my name is Yotam Ben-Or and I'm a harmonica player and composer. I moved to NYC after receiving a full scholarship to study at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and graduated in May 2016. I perform and record in NYC and internationally as a band-leader as well as a sideman.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Angel Irizarry is a composer, producer,and guitarist who started his musical life playing with local bands in Dominican Republic and as a studio musician. Influenced by the many styles like Jazz, Latin, Blues, and Rock, Angel found his sound through experimentations and constantly exploring his music.

[5.0⭐ rating over 52 reviews from another lesson platform] Hi, I'm Rene Sagnelli, a seasoned musician and music educator with over 20 years of experience. My journey through the world of music has taken me from prestigious performances to successful recordings and beyond.

Hi! My name is Nate, I am a professional guitarist and educator with a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance, based in Long Beach, California. As a performer and collaborator, I maintain an active career working with artists on tours, recordings, and live performances across the U.S..

Born and raised in Billings, Montana, I am entering my fourth decade as a music teacher and theater coach in Eugene, Oregon, where I remained after graduating from the University of Oregon School of Music in 1994. In addition to my expertise in teaching music and theater, I have also spent my life studying foreign languages and am currently focused on translating my method into…